Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 1043

"It's so bizarre."

Rebecca White's eyes, wide and filled with innocence, suddenly brimmed with tears that silently rolled down her cheeks. "How could James possibly be my child? I've never had a child... Never."

"Ugh..."

Suddenly, Rebecca clutched her head in agony.

"My head is killing me!"

She winced, shaking her head in pain as her complexion turned even paler. "Why does it hurt so much?"

Her phone buzzed in her pocket.

It was Francis.

Clutching the phone tightly, Rebecca hesitated for a moment before swiping to answer, "Hello?"

"Rebecca."

Francis's voice was as calm and soothing as ever, "I got held up today. Are you back at the dorm? I'm downstairs. Mind if I come up to see you?" "...Sure," Rebecca managed a faint smile and agreed.

"I'll be right up."

"Okay, I'll wait."

After hanging up, Rebecca opened the door and entered the dorm. Soon after, Francis arrived.

"I'm here."

for him, "Come in, make

"Thanks."

some snacks. Picked up some for James and thought of getting you some as well." He glanced at

"Thanks."

bag of snacks but directly at him, taking

have to do this

flickered

Johnson? What's

across the table, taking Rebecca's hand in

between them puzzled

this about Caroline? Are you mad at

could understand why she might be

for her to see a doctor in Quinland. Just give me some time, I'll

"It's not that."

her hand. "Mr.

a void as her hand

"Mr. Johnson..."

for James's mother... that's why you've been so

smile grew more

his mother.

your affection. You should find

looked at her, initially

before speaking, "Did someone say

then nodded, "Yes, it was Caroline. She came to see me..."

"Of course,

he had instructed the staff to keep them

as she was, had still